Synthesize Findings

This skill allows the agent to merge multiple inputs — from research, analysis, brainstorming, or document reading — into a single unified, coherent output. Synthesis is the final cognitive act that turns parallel work streams into one actionable conclusion.

Steps

1. Collect all inputs. Gather every source document, analysis result, research finding, or data point that feeds into this synthesis. List them explicitly.
2. Identify the synthesis goal. What single question or objective should the final output answer? State it in one sentence.
3. Extract key points per source. For each input, extract the 2–5 most relevant points that bear on the synthesis goal. Discard noise.
4. Identify patterns and tensions. Look across all extracted points for: agreements (reinforcing signals), contradictions (conflicting signals), and gaps (unanswered questions).
5. Resolve contradictions. For conflicting data points, determine which is more authoritative or recent. Note the conflict and your resolution rationale.
6. Draft the unified view. Write a synthesis that integrates all key points into a coherent whole — not a list of summaries, but a single integrated perspective.
7. Extract top insights. Distill the synthesis into 3–5 key insights — the most important takeaways an agent or user must walk away with.
8. Produce recommended action. Based on the synthesis, what is the single most important next step?
9. Output the full synthesis document.

Output Format

synthesis_result:
  goal: "<synthesis goal>"
  sources_processed: <number>
  key_insights:
    - insight: "<insight>"
      supporting_sources: ["<source 1>", "<source 2>"]
    - insight: "<insight>"
      supporting_sources: ["<source 1>"]
  contradictions_resolved:
    - conflict: "<what conflicted>"
      resolution: "<how resolved>"
  unified_view: "<paragraph integrating all findings>"
  recommended_action: "<single most important next step>"

Notes

• A synthesis is NOT a list of summaries — it must produce a new, integrated perspective.
• If sources contradict each other, resolve explicitly — never paper over conflicts.
• Invoke communication toolbox after synthesis to format the output for your target audience.